Thursday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Marian Hossa booed heavily in return to Detroit, Blues do something they have never done and the Oilers need Shawn Horcoff to return to old form

Shutting out the rival Red Wings is becoming a pattern for the Blackhawks, as they went into Joe Louis Arena and defeated Detroit 3-0. Antti Niemi’s record after last night is 8-1-1 with an amazing four shutouts. In Marian Hossa’s return to Detroit he was booed each time he touched the puck.

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The Morning Papers will be on a two-day break for the Christmas Holiday and will return on Sunday morning.